Can you believe that in just a few short days, it will be Christmas time! It just felt like yesterday that we were opening Easter eggs and riding all the roller coasters at the show.
How this year has flown by. It’s December and we are about to get a visit from the jolly man dressed in red. I hope you’re ready, because I am.
The shops are full, carparks are jam-packed with shoppers, and our radio is sprinkling in some all-time Christmas favourites to get you in the mood. Yes, Mariah and Michael B have come out of the wilderness to get us in the mood, and I reckon there will be some interesting festive favourites to get us smiling and thinking of all things tinsel and snow in the tropics.
I certainly am loving all the decorations around the region. From the Christmas trees at Habana, to the giant blow-up Santa in West Mackay with our mate Wilbur standing next to it in his Xmas swimming trunks! This time of the year is just magical. Next week we are hitting the road again for the annual Christmas Bus Lights Convoy and we’re heading to the Pioneer Valley, Sarina and Mackay. If you want tickets, get on the 4MK website and tell us where the light displays are, and you’ll be in the draw to grab seats on the buses.
Also, tomorrow night is an absolute highlight of the festive season, with the annual 4MK Carols in the Gardens at the Meadowlands Amphitheatre. We are kicking off all the fun from 5:30pm, so we’d love you to bring the family down to sing your hearts out, meet Santa, say gudday to the Grich in his lair, and treat yourself to some delicious food and fun entertainment just for kids in their zone. So much is happening and we can’t wait to bring it to you with the Mackay Big Band and a cast of thousands on the big stage.
Fast forward to next Saturday, we will be doing the big prize draws for the 4MK Santa’s Storage Shed, where nearly $20,000 worth of prizes will be handed out. There are 17 prizes, which means there will be 17 different winners to get excited. If you haven’t entered yet, there’s still time. We aren’t closing entries until tomorrow afternoon, so get shopping. Full list of locations at the 4MK website.
One more thing, and it’s a big one. If you haven’t yet heard, next Friday the 13th, I’ll be finishing up my time on the 4MK breakfast show after over 18 years with this fantastic company. I’ve been given another exciting opportunity right here in Mackay, so Friday next week will be my final show.
While it’s not goodbye, this is my final chat in this wonderful local paper. Thank you to the wonderful Amanda, and all the team to allow me to have a chat with you each fortnight. Have a wonderful Christmas and an even better New Year. I’ll see you up the road sometime soon, and remember, have fun!
You can join Rob Kidd from 5am weekday mornings on 4MK 1026 AM in Mackay and Proserpine, 91.5FM in Airlie Beach or just ask your smart speaker to play 4MK on iHeartRadio!
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